The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the installation of ceiling-mounted patient lifts at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL, under solicitation number 36C25225B0011. The project, designated as 578-15-001, requires contractors to perform site inspections, document existing conditions, and install permanent lifts in designated buildings, with a performance timeframe of 432 days following the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP). This procurement is particularly significant as it aims to enhance patient care facilities, ensuring safe and efficient patient handling. The estimated construction cost ranges from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000, and the opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. Interested vendors should verify their eligibility and compliance with size standards and are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference planned for early March 2025, with solicitation documentation expected to be available online around mid-February 2025. For further inquiries, contact Donita Grace, Contract Specialist, at donita.grace@va.gov or call 414-844-4800.